The latest iPad Pro models are still fresh in the market, having been introduced less than a year ago with their sleek 11-inch and 13-inch OLED screens (curr. $1,195 on Amazon) in May 2024. Apple has also upgraded the iPad Pro range by equipping it with the powerful 10-core M4 chipset, which we have tested in both the 11-inch and 13-inch versions.
New Developments on the Horizon
A new report from The Elec hints that the 8th-generation iPad Pro is already in the works, with plans for mass production of new display driver ICs (DDIs) set to begin in April or May, depending on regulatory approvals. The Elec notes that while Apple’s main choice for DDI sourcing is LX Semicron, there is a possibility that they might revert to Samsung’s System LSI subsidiary if LX Semicron does not secure the necessary approvals by March.
Timelines and Expectations
As a result, The Elec believes there will be no significant delays in the 8th Gen iPad Pro’s development. The report does not provide clear timelines for release, but historically, Apple has taken between one year to eighteen months to refresh the iPad Pro lineup. Considering that mass production is likely to begin only after the 7th generation models celebrate their first year, we are skeptical that the new models will be officially launched before the summer.
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